US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a significant organizational shift aimed at improving military readiness. By reducing the ranks of four-star generals and admirals by 20% and general officers by 10%, the defense strategy re-evaluates the current officer-to-troop ratio. Hegseth argues that a high number of generals does not guarantee military success. This reform process, part of President Trump's broader strategy to streamline government operations, seeks a rebalancing towards operational efficiency, rather than punitive measures against high-ranking officials.
"Hegseth's memo highlighted a need for strategic and operational readiness by reducing the number of top officers, asserting that more generals doesn't equate to military success."
"The US military has 38 four-star generals, a stark contrast to World War II, where there was one general for every 6,000 troops, illustrating a need for reform."
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